CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-5888

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Install Framework Legacy component in Apple OS X before 10.11 allows local users to obtain root privileges via vectors involving a privileged executable file.

Risk Assessment

An attacker with local access to the system can gain full privileges, posing a serious security risk.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to version 10.11 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The Install Framework Legacy component in Apple OS X before 10.11 allows local users to obtain root privileges via vectors involving a privileged executable file.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS